Québec to Host Interferry2028: A Global Gathering for the Maritime Industry
Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) is proud to announce that the city of Québec has been selected to host the 52nd Annual Interferry Conference, which will take place at the Québec City Convention Centre in October 2028. This prestigious event will bring together leading figures from the global ferry transport industry for strategic discussions, specialized workshops, and high-level networking opportunities. “It is an honor for STQ to host [...]
Interferry Strengthens Global Representation with Six New Board Directors, new President, and Welcomes New Chairman – Götz Becker of FRS.
Interferry, the global association representing the ferry industry, announces the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors. Now more than ever, these new director appointments, approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sorrento on 6 October, reflect the diversity and global reach of the ferry industry. Furthermore, Götz Becker of FRS was appointed Chairman of the Board. The newly appointed directors, each approved for a [...]
EU Entry-Exit System will come into force on October 12, 2025
EU Entry-Exit System will come into force on October 12, 2025 We finally have a firm date. The EU Entry-Exit System (EES) is set to go live on October 12, 2025. This critical development will significantly impact ferry operators connecting third countries to the Schengen Area. The EES is an automated IT system designed to electronically record the entry and exit of non-EU citizens at external borders. This means [...]
Interferry Demands EU Harmonization with IMO Global GHG Regulations
Interferry Demands EU Harmonization with IMO Global GHG Regulations to Prevent Double Taxation and Protect Critical Ferry Services Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, calls on the European Commission to immediately harmonize its unilateral EU ETS / FuelEU Maritime regulations with the recently agreed IMO Net-Zero Framework. Interferry warns that failure to align Greenhouse Gas regulations will lead to double payment for emissions, placing an unsustainable financial [...]
Interferry and MOWCA Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Ferry Safety in West and Central Africa
The Lagos Ferry Safety Conference, co-hosted by Interferry, the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA), and the Lagos Waterways Authority (LASWA), successfully concluded last week in Lagos, Nigeria. The two-day event marked a significant step forward for regional maritime safety. A major highlight was the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Interferry and MOWCA. This MOU solidifies cooperation for effective, safe, and sustainable ferry [...]
Interferry Co-Hosts Lagos Ferry Safety Conference to Promote Maritime Safety in West and Central Africa
Interferry Co-Hosts Lagos Ferry Safety Conference to Promote Maritime Safety in West and Central Africa In the next chapter of its FERRYSAFE project, Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, is taking a leading role in addressing ferry safety in Africa with the upcoming Lagos Ferry Safety Conference on June 25-26, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. The conference is co-hosted by the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa [...]
